Webinar

The A2L Genie is Out of the Refrigerant Canister – What Now?

Learn about refrigerant regulation updates, install/service best practices, storage, transport, and application pitfalls.

Webinar Details

Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour

Quick Facts

Products: Chillers • VRF and Ductless Solutions • Packaged Units and Split Systems
Topics: Contractor

Come to this webinar to learn about important refrigerant regulation updates. We will cover practical installation and servicing content gathered from thousands of our interactions with contractors across the US and Canada. Some specific topics would include common situations that you will encounter, transportation and storage best practices and how to avoid application minefields.

Key Takeaways:

Understand important changes in the regulations since last year (2025) including the US and Canada that pose challenges to my business.
Understand the necessary tools, storage and transportation best practices for technicians when working with low-flammability refrigerants.
How to avoid application missteps when working with VRF, air handlers and split systems, controls and machinery rooms.
Contractor best practices for quoting repairs

Speakers

Paul Dombroski

Refrigerant Manager, CHVAC North America, Service Operations

Paul Dombroski is the Service Operations Refrigerant Manager for Trane Commercial HVAC Americas. In this role, Paul focuses on the company’s compliance with refrigerant-related activities, preparing the technician workforce for changes such as the current Low-GWP Transition, and ensuring the safety of technicians throughout their workday.
Born and raised in Ohio, Paul began his career in the trades as a pipefitter apprentice with York International in 1991. His career quickly advanced as he worked on HVAC equipment and systems. In 2001, he relocated to Chattanooga, Tennessee where he became a Shop Steward, and then one of the Lead Technicians.
In 2007, Paul made a pivotal move to Trane. Within a few years, he took on the responsibility of managing the local office’s refrigerant management system, ensuring compliance and accurate recordkeeping. His dedication and strong work ethic led to opportunities at the district, regional, and ultimately, North American levels. With over 30 years of field experience as a technician and a deep understanding of the regulatory aspects of the Clean Air Act, the specialized role he holds today was created for him in May 2021.
Paul Dombroski’s career is a testament to his commitment to excellence and his ability to adapt and lead in the ever-evolving HVAC industry.
Stephen Scott

Sustainable Systems Commercialization Leader for Canada
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Stephen Scott joined Trane in 1997 as an Account Manager in the Toronto, Ontario commercial sales office. He graduated from Trane’s 98-I Graduate Training Program in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, with the top mark in the class. Upon graduation, he sold HVAC equipment and Building Automation Systems to contractors, mechanical consulting engineers, and owners in the Greater Toronto Area for well over a decade.
Stephen was promoted to Sales Manager in 2014, where he led the transformation and growth of the Toronto office, including the hiring and mentoring of the next generation of account managers. In 2021, he was promoted to Equipment Solutions Manager for Eastern Canada, where he led a diverse team dispersed throughout various office geographies, navigating challenges related to supply chains and manufacturing equipment.
Most recently, in 2024, he was promoted to his current role, where he helps all customers and account managers reach their desired outcomes on their pathway to net zero. This includes the commercialization of Trane’s innovative new systems, equipment, controls, and digital connectivity building solutions. Additionally, he works with industry associations on multiple issues, such as refrigerant regulations.
In his spare time, Stephen and his wife, Sarah, enjoy traveling, being new empty nesters with their children off to university, and playing as much pickleball as possible.